Best Doctors for TLIF surgery in India

• Dr. Bala Raja Sehkar Chandra Yetkuri is a renowned Neurosurgeon with 22 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise are Neuro-Vascular Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, and Spine Surgery.
• After completing his MBBS from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, in 1998, he did MS in General Surgery in 2005 and MCh in Neuro Surgery in 2009 from the Postgraduate Institue of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh.
• He has attended many national and international conferences and published several papers.
• Many patients recommend him because of satisfactory results.

• Dr. Vishnu Manyam is a leading Spine Surgeon having 20 years of experience.
• He has 20 years of experience in his field.
• He specializes in comprehensive spine surgery – including minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgeries.
• He completed his MBBS from Gulbarga University in 2002 and MS in Orthopaedics from Medicity Institute Of Medical Sciences, Ghanpur, in 2017.
• After that, he gained a Fellowship in Spine Surgery.
• He is an active member of the Telangana State Medical Counci.

• Dr. Shajehan S has 10+ years of experience in neurosurgery and has performed various successful neurosurgical procedures.
• His expertise lies in the areas of Trigeminal Neuralgia, CP angle lesion, Posterior Fossa Surgery, Meningioma Surgery, Spinal Dysraphism, Pituitary tumors, CV Junction Anomalies, Spinal Tumors, Vestibular Schwannoma, Cervical and Lumbar disc diseases.
• Dr. Shajehan S has done his fellowship from the Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
• The Doctor is a member of various renowned organizations like the Neurological Society of India and the  Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
• Dr Shajehan areas of interest lie in Neurosurgery, Spine and Tumour Surgery.
• He has co-authored few research papers for reputed journals.

• Dr. Nandakumar Natarajan is an Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Specialist in Chennai with over 22 years of experience.
• To date, he has performed more than 2500 orthopaedic surgeries, including joint preservation and replacement surgery, joint replacements and trauma surgeries.
• He is acclaimed as one of the top orthopaedic doctors for meniscus injuries in Chennai and performs ACL/PCL reconstructions, joint instability surgeries, and cartilage repairs.
• Dr. Nandakumar completed his MBBS in 2002 from Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem, and his MS (Orthopaedic Surgery) in 2014 from Madras Medical College in Tamilnadu.
• Later, he pursued a DNB (Orthopaedic Surgery) in 2015 from the National Board of Examinations.
• Dr. Nandakumar, a hip and knee replacement surgeon in India, did fellowships in joint replacement (FIJR) and in Sports Medicine from the UK.
• He was a awarded a Prof. Ramakrishnan Gold Medal by Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association Exam as well as honoured as a Best Outgoing Post Graduate during his MS (Orthopaedic Surgery).
• Dr. Nandakumar is a respected member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association, the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India, and the Indian Arthroscopy Society.

• Dr. Uday Phute is an experienced Spine surgeon with 25 years of experience.
• He completed his MNAMS from the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Delhi 1998, followed by a DNB in Orthopedics from the National Board of Examinations, Delhi, in 1998.
• Later, he did a D.Ortho from Dr. V.M. Medical College, Solapur, in 1994.
• He has been the Vice President and President of the Indian Medical Association, Aurangabad.
• He was also Hon.Secretary of Aurangabad Orthopedic Association AOA 2011-12  
• He is a respected member of associations like the Maharashtra Orthopedic Association (MOA), Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA), Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI), Association of Interlocking Nailing Surgeons of India( NAILS), Indian Medical Association (IMA), AO Spine member, and NASS (North American Spine society).

• Dr. Ajay Kumar S P is a leading Spine Surgeon with over 13 years of experience.
• He has performed more than 2300 spinal surgeries to date.
• He specialises in Spinal Surgery, Tumour Resection, Disc Replacement, Scoliosis Correction, Kyphoplasty, TLIF, PLIF and Spinal Stabilization.
• Dr. Ajay completed his MBBS at the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, followed by advanced training in orthopaedics with a DNB in Orthopaedics from Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, and a Fellowship in Spine Surgery from the same institution.
• He has also published articles in several prestigious journals.

• Dr. Umesh Srikanth is a renowned Neurosurgeon with experience of more than 23 years.
• He has expertise in Minimally Invasive Spine surgery, Endoscopic Spine surgery, Complex Spine Surgery, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and Neuro- Oncology.
• He spearheaded the cadaver work on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for the Cervical Spine and Cranio-Vertebral Junction. Later this has been successfully applied in clinical practice.
• Besides, he conducts cadaveric hands on training courses all around the country and so far has trained more than 100 surgeons in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
• He is the recipient of Silver Jubilee Award for being the best outgoing student in NIMHANS.
• He regularly attends conferences, held within India and abroad.
• He has also been invited as a Faculty in several workshops and conferences on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
• He is directly associated with research work on Brain Tumors and has published more than 20 papers in reputed National and International Medical Journals so far.
• He has also written chapters in books on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

• Dr. Hetal Chiniwala is a renowned Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon who specializes in Spine Surgery. 
• He holds 22 years of rich experience in his field.
• His areas of expertise are Shoulder and Knee Affection, Sports Traumatology, and Arthroscopic Surgeries.
• After completing his MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, in 1995, he did MS in Orthopaedics in 1998 and DNB in Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery in 1998 from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai.
• He is an active member of Indian Arthroscopy Society, Indian Orthopaedic Association, and Bombay Orthopaedic Society.

• Currently associated as Consultant – Spine Surgery with Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New Delhi
• Specializes in degenerative spine surgery, scoliosis spine surgery and endoscopic discectomy
• Interests are Spine Treatment, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Scoliosis, Degenerative disc disease, Spine Tumors, Lumbar spinal stenosis, Cervical spinal disc disease, Herniated pain, Injections for relief from spinal pain,  Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty, Lumbar spinal stenosis, Lower back pain, Spinal Cord Injury, Minimally invasive spinal surgery, Endoscopic brain surgery and Microsurgery for disc problems
• Attained fellowship in deformity at Gangnam Severanece hospital, Seoul, South Korea
• Received AO SPINE RESESRACH AWARD OF 600O SWISS francs for the year 2014-15
• Awarded AO SPINE FELLOWSHIP under Dr. Michael Grevitt at Queens Medical center Nottingham.
• Awarded Best spine fellow of the year 2012-2013 at Indian Spinal Injuries center.

Dr. Vignesh Jayabalan is a distinguished Spine Specialist with over 23 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With a remarkable number of successful spinal procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field of spinal care.

Why Choose Dr. Jayabalan?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 23+ years of experience and numerous successful cases, Dr. Jayabalan has a proven track record in treating spinal deformities, including scoliosis, kyphosis, disc herniation, disc prolapse, and spinal tumours.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for pioneering minimally invasive spine procedures, including MIS-TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion), Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy, XLIF (Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion), and DIAM (Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion) stabilisation system. His expertise also extends to Laminectomy and Discectomy, Posterior Decompression, Fusion and Instrumentation, Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty, ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion), and Posterior Cervical Lateral Mass Screw Fixation.
• Pioneer in Advanced Spinal Care: Dr. Jayabalan completed fellowships in spinal surgery at Singapore General Hospital, gaining specialised expertise from March 2011 to February 2012. These rigorous programmes focused on the latest surgical techniques and patient care.
• Comprehensive Treatment: He offers a wide range of services, including Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Fracture Treatment, Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Spinal Diseases and Reconstruction, and Bone Lengthening. This broad skill set ensures holistic care for his patients.

• Dr. Tarush Rustagi is an orthopedist and spine surgeon with 11+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include degenerative spine disorders, back and neck pain, slipped disc, spine trauma,spine tumors, scoliosis and kyphosis correction, osteoporotic spine fractures, minimally invasive spine surgery and endoscopic spine surgery, spondylolisthesis, revision and complex spine surgery, motion preserving surgery,cervical and lumbar disc replacement and cranio-vertebral anomalies.
• He completed MBBS and MS in orthopedics from Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai and DNB in Orthopedics from Diploma National Board, India.
• He has been accredited fellowship in adult and pediatric spine from State University of New York, USA, fellowship in spine from Spine Foundation, Mumbai, fellowship in Ohio State University and James Cancer Center, Ohio, USA and from Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, USA.
• Dr. Rustagi is a member of North American Spine Society (NASS), Bombay Orthopaedic Society, Delhi Orthopaedic Association, Indian Spinal Cord Society of India, Delhi Medical Association, Indian Medical Council, Delhi Spine Society and AO spine Associate.

• Dr. Rahul Chaudhari is a well-known Spine Surgeon with more than 22 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise are treating lumbar, cervical, and thoracic spine conditions, spinal stenosis, deformities, degenerative spine problems, fractures, and spondylolisthesis.
• Dr. Chaudhari completed MBBS in 2002 and MS (Orthopaedic Surgery) in 2006 from Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai.
• He is a notable member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Association of Spine Surgeons of India, and other reputed organisations.
• Dr. Chaudhari has many publications in prestigious journals and has attended several conferences as a presenter.